sokoaf.com is committed to helping people buy, sell, and trade with each other safely and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. If you find any suspicious or questionable content on the site, please use our "Report Ad or Abuse" links to notify us of any issues. We may take technical and legal steps to remove content, and if the user continues to abuse the platform, this may lead to their removal from sokoaf.com.
Prohibited Behavior
The specific prohibited behavior on the marketplace is outlined below. Please also review our Terms of Service for our policies on spam and user behavior. You can read the Terms of Use for more information.
Affiliate Links: You may not post ads primarily aimed at directing users to a website monetized through affiliate programs.
Posting Duplicate Ads: You may not post multiple ads with content similar to existing ads. This includes posting the same ad in multiple areas.
Communication Between Buyers and Sellers
To protect buyers and sellers, we enforce the following rules:
- Listings containing images with any type of contact information are prohibited.
- Listings containing links to external lead generation forms are prohibited.
Prohibited Content
Specifically prohibited items on sokoaf.com include:
1. Alcohol and tobacco advertisements.
2. Ads for animals, plants, and insects that are prohibited for sale by law.
3. Ads for blood, bodily fluids, and body parts.
4. Ads for prohibited goods.
5. Fraudulent ads, such as fake ads for goods and services.
6. Ads for collecting personal data for illegal or illicit purposes.
7. Ads for items designed to commit a crime, such as burglary tools, fake IDs, and items used to manufacture illegal explosives.
8. Ads for materials that infringe on copyrights or trademarks.
9. Misleading or counterfeit ads.
10. Ads containing obscene materials, child pornography, or harmful content to minors.
11. Ads for prescription drugs, medical devices, controlled substances, or illegal drugs.
12. Ads for over-the-counter drugs making false or misleading claims.
13. Ads for services or goods promoting hate and violence.
14. Ads for illegal services such as prostitution.
15. Ads for stocks and other securities.
16. Ads for stolen goods or property.
17. Ads for weapons and their parts, including firearms, martial arts weapons, silencers, ammunition, and disguised knives.
18. Ads for fireworks.
19. Ads containing hazardous materials or pesticides.
20. Ads for restricted transportation items like tickets or vouchers.
21. Ads promoting multi-level marketing schemes.
22. Ads used to solicit email addresses for unsolicited marketing programs.
23. Content violating any local, state, national, or international law.
24. Duplicate ads, where reposting the same ad is not allowed.
25. Ads containing defamation or libel.
26. Ads for magic and witchcraft.
27. Ads for Quranic healing.
28. Ads promoting websites or TV channels without an actual product.
29. Ads for network marketing.
30. Ads for marriage and dating or matchmaking services.
31. Ads for job vacancies without company details.
32. Ads that are unclear or irrelevant to the site's purpose.
33. Ads for job vacancies in liquor stores, nightclubs, or modeling without details.
34. Ads for prohibited electrical devices like eavesdropping devices or small cameras.
35. Ads for selling ancient coins or any kind of artifacts.
36. Ads for seeking financial assistance or loans.
37. Ads for selling tobacco or shisha.
38. Ads for selling satellite receivers or paid channels without being an official dealer.
39. Ads for selling game coins like 8 ball pool coins.
40. Ads seeking goods or services for purchase without complete details.
41. Ads for selling clothes and dresses without images or with inappropriate images.
42. Ads containing part of the specifications on a Facebook link or external link.
Tips to Avoid Suspicious Ads
Financial Transactions
- Do not send any money: Suspicious advertisers often ask for urgent electronic money transfers (or part of the amount).
Ad Format
- Linguistic and spelling mistakes: Suspicious advertisers are often non-native speakers who use literal translations to create their ads, resulting in many language errors. The ads may contain strange words like (steering wheel, brakes, navigation system...).
Product Photos
- Stolen pictures from the internet: Scammers often use internet pictures and do not actually own the product.
Unrealistic Tempting Offers
- Unbelievable offers: Suspicious advertisers present tempting offers that seem too good to be true, like selling products in excellent condition at half price for urgent travel reasons. Be cautious when dealing with such ads.
Verify Product Price
- Unreasonable prices: Suspicious advertisers offer unreasonable prices to attract buyers and scam them. Check the average price of the product you want to buy.
Initiating the Transaction
- Inspect the product: Ensure the product's condition and verify any available documentation.
Tips to Avoid Suspicious Job Ads
Sending Personal Information
- Avoid sending any personal information: Do not send personal details like photos before confirming the authenticity of the ad.
Ad Appearance
- Short and unclear ad: Suspicious job ads are often short and lack sufficient information about the available job.
Be Cautious of Fraudulent Emails
Opening Emails
- Avoid unknown emails: Be cautious when opening emails from unknown sources or containing strange links. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown attachments.
Verify the Sender
- Verify the sender's identity: Before providing any personal or financial information, ensure the sender's identity and check that the email address belongs to a trusted source.
Requests for Personal Data
- Avoid sending sensitive information: Do not send personal information like social security numbers, bank account details, or passwords via email unless you are sure of the sender's credibility.
Use Encrypted Email
- Use encrypted email services: To protect sensitive data, use encrypted email services.
Update Software and Security
- Install security updates: Make sure to install security updates and antivirus software on your personal device to protect against malicious email attacks.
Beware of Common Scams
- Learn about common scams: Familiarize yourself with common email scams like phishing emails targeting your personal or financial information, and learn how to identify and avoid them.
By following these tips, you can increase your email security. If you have any additional questions or issues, feel free to ask.
Last Modified on 02/08/2024
